Optime Group

Aviation staffing and workforce solutions provider

Airport Cleaner

Janitorial ServicesPosted on Nov 9

Part-timeCrawley, UK£12.71 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to work well in a team.
A valid passport, driving licence, birth certificate, or national ID card is required.
UK settled status is required if applicable.
Proof of National Insurance and current address is required.
A five-year address history and five-year work-reference history are required.
Candidates must complete a basic criminal record check after interview in line with Civil Aviation Authority requirements.
Applicants must provide a five-year checkable history.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain kitchens, training rooms, rest rooms, and communal areas.
Empty bins and dispose of waste correctly.
Hoover, mop, and dust high- and low-level surfaces.
Conduct and document routine inspections.
Operate cleaning equipment in accordance with training.
Work collaboratively as part of a team.
Complete assigned duties efficiently and within required timeframes.
Follow airport security procedures and compliance standards.

Desired Qualifications

Previous airport or cleaning experience is beneficial.

Airport Cleaner - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group · Crawley, United Kingdom · Part-time · Posted 2026-11-09

Salary: GBP 24,300–26,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Gatwick Airport

Description

Optime are excited to be recruiting Airport Cleaner for a prestigious client at Gatwick Airport. This position offers a flexible working pattern, You will require a airside pass.

What’s on offer:

Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on 2 off
Shifts: 13:00 to 22:00
Weekly Pay (every Friday)
Full training provided
Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties:

Cleaning and maintaining kitchens, training rooms, rest rooms, and communal areas
Emptying bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly
Hoovering, mopping, and dusting both high- and low-level surfaces
Conducting and documenting routine inspections
Operating a variety of cleaning equipment in accordance with training
Working collaboratively as part of a team
Completing all assigned duties efficiently and within required timeframes
Following airport security procedures and compliance standards

Requirements:

Ability to work well in a team.
A great work ethic.
Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card
UK Settled Status (If applicable)
Proof of National Insurance
Proof of (current) Address
5 Year Address History
5 Year Work Reference History
Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check following interview in line with CAA requirements.
Previous airport and/or cleaning experience would be beneficial

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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About the Company

Optime Group

Aviation staffing and workforce solutions provider

Optime Group provides staffing and workforce solutions focused on aviation, delivering temporary, permanent, and contract workers by acting as an extension of clients’ HR teams. Its Elevate platform helps with scheduling, data insights, and performance tracking, while Boarding Gate streamlines candidate onboarding and aviation-specific background checks. The company differentiates itself through proprietary technology, a clear focus on high-volume aviation staffing, and partnerships with major clients, plus industry recognition like TIARA awards. Its goal is to simplify recruitment and workforce management, reduce compliance risk, and scale staffing across airports and related sectors while expanding its geographic reach.

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